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Wounded Warrior Project
Filling a Vital Need
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) was founded on the principle that veterans are our nation's greatest citizens. The WWP seeks to assist those men and women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations around the world. Many of the injuries are traumatic amputations, gunshot wounds, burns and blast injuries that will retire these brave warriors from military service.
 Images of one severely injured soldier helping another, like the one depicted to the left, are inspirational. They remind us that even severely injured, these brave men and women have the courage, strength and determination to help themselves and each other through this trying time in their lives.
At the Wounded Warrior Project we provide programs and services designed to ease the burdens of the wounded and their families, aid in the recovery process, and smooth their transition back to civilian life.
 Our work begins at the bedside of the severely wounded, where we provide comfort items and necessities, counseling, and support for families. We help to speed rehabilitation and recovery through adaptive sports and recreation programs, raising patients' morale, and exposing them to the endless possibilities of life after an injury. Finally, we provide a support mechanism for those who have returned home by providing outreach and advocacy on issues like debt and disability payments that will affect their families' future.
 Although these brave soldiers will face great challenges during their recovery, with the assistance of the Wounded Warrior Project and the help of the grateful American public, they will find the opportunities that will enable them to provide for themselves and their families. With our assistance, their unyielding spirit will overcome any obstacle.
We need your help to carry out this vital mission. We cannot restore the lost limbs, but we can help restore to our wounded warriors their dignity by ensuring that they are not forgotten. They ask so little, yet give so much.
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News and Highlights
Country Music helps Wounded Warrior Project
 WWP sends a big thanks to Bob Kingsley, host of Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40 radio program. Bob and his wife Nan have been working to spread the word about WWP and the needs of injured service members. Bob is using his radio program to take WWP on air, producing a public service announcement that he plays on his show and linking to WWP on his website www.ct40.com.
 We would also like to call your attention to an emotional and timely new song by Country superstar Collin Raye (15 #1 hits; 24 top tens and 5 platinum albums). The song is called "A Soldier's Prayer". Collin is graciously donating all the net proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project and giving us not only the money but considerable publicity. Read more about Collin's support.
The CD that contains the song won't be out for another month but in the meantime can hear it on Collin Raye's website www.collinraye.com.
Listen to the song and, if you are as moved as we are, help us get it played on radio stations in your area and tell your friends.
Radio stations can download it from one of two places www.plaympe.com or www.newmusicserver.com where they usually get their music.
Thanks for your help!
Martin Franklin
Badwater Ultramarathon
Martin Franklin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jarden Corporation, has committed to running the 2007 Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile footrace in Death Valley, California in July. He is passionately dedicating this outstanding effort and his participation in the race to Wounded Warrior Project. Mr. Franklin has personally and generously pledged $1,000 to WWP for every mile he completes. In addition, he has reached out to his fellow Fortune 1000 CEOs for support, of which Jarden Corporation has kicked-off with their $27,000 donation.
Donate here to support Mr. Franklin’s ultramarathon undertaking and, in turn, WWP by making flat pledge or pledge per mile. Any contribution you are able to make is significant and supports those heroes who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Please join WWP in thanking Martin and wishing him luck in the race! Visit Jarden Corporation's web site to learn more.
As seen on the O'Reilly Factor -Johnny Damon joins the Wounded Warrior Project
 "The Wounded Warrior Project is deeply thankful for Johnny Damon's commitment to our organization," stated Wounded Warrior Project Executive Director and Founder, John Melia.
Join Johnny in supporting WWP
Read more about Johnny's support. ..
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